Our wonderful husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa Earl Lewis Zarbock passed away peacefully in his sleep August 16, 2018 with his sweet family by his side. Earl was born March 13, 1939 in Salt Lake City, UT to Earl Ferdinand Zarbock and Leona Lewis. He graduated from Olympus High School, and was a proud alumnus of the University of Utah with a degree in Business and Marketing. His true passion and love in life was his wife Carol "Blondie" and their five children and the rest of his posterity. He and Carol, his junior high and high school sweetheart, were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple, September 4, 1958. He was an avid sports fan and rarely missed a sporting or other event of any of his children or grandchildren.
Earl was a master at creating great relationships in his life through his business, friendship, and family. He made those near him better. He, along with his many wonderful employees, built Plumbers Supply Company into one of the largest plumbing and water works distribution companies in the country using his great zeal for life. He was president of the American Supply Association in 1989. He was loved by many nationwide. Earl was a true fun seeker and had a passion for life. He loved the outdoors and was very active with skiing, tennis, mountaineering, boating, traveling and golf.
Earl is survived by his beloved wife, his children Brad (Heidi) Zarbock, Ron (Jen) Zarbock, Sandy (Greg) Adamson, Buddy (Julie) Zarbock, and Amy (Joe) Valerio , 25 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. His brother Robert Zarbock, sister Susan Hood (Searle), and many nieces and nephews. Earl was preceded in death by his parents and great granddaughter Reese. Services for Earl will be held Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at noon at the Oak Grove Ward Building 11570 South Wasatch Blvd. Friends and family are invited to visit at Larkin Sunset Gardens 1950 East 10600 South, Monday, August 20, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. and at the church building prior to services from 10-11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity and hug your loved ones tight. Our family would like to thank Quality Home Health and Hospice for the wonderful care they gave to our dad. Interment will be a Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park
